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The 1ST EPISODE!!! “Mom On Purpose” Podcast– Listen NOW!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Jess Connell

This has been a long time coming… … and I’m SO excited to share episode 1 of the Mom On Purpose podcast! (Scroll down to listen here, or click to listen in iTunes.) Each Mom On Purpose episode features an imperfect-but-growing mom who will share one or more intentional decisions she’s made to benefit her home and family. I’m…

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When You Can’t Do It All: Mom on Purpose, Day 3

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Jess Connell

(Though these “Mom on Purpose” posts are being published over time, they were written days in a row.) First, I asked myself the main question of essentialism. Two days ago, I got clear on the principles of what’s essential for me right now. And then yesterday I put essentialism into practice. Today was a tougher day than…

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Putting Essentialism Into Practice (Mom On Purpose, Day 2)

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Jess Connell

First I asked myself, What is the most essential thing for me to be doing right now? Then I reminded myself of the reasons why I want to DO those essential things. I’m not under the illusions that mere DOING is going to change my heart, my home, or my family. So I wanted to remind…

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12 Things Every Mommy Needs to Remember (Mom On Purpose, Day 1)

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Jess Connell

Yesterday we asked: AM I DOING THE MOST ESSENTIAL THING?  Thoughts about essentialism and how it squares with my job as a mom have been swirling in my head for weeks. Saturday, it all came to a head when I realized I didn’t have my phone. My hands patted and searched, frenetically panicked like Bilbo Baggins’ hands when…

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25 Ways Camping is Like Being Mom of a Lot of Little Kids

Posted on February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 by Jess Connell

So. The first time I went camping, I decided we’d do it with 7 kids in tow. Ages: 13 to 6 months. Yup. To those of you who aren’t campers, that probably sounds CRAY-ZEE. To those of you who are adept at camping, you’re probably all googley-eyed and thrilled at the mere sound of it. It…

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“If Every…” (a Self-Assessment for Christian Moms)

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Jess Connell

I like questions and ideas that help me be “have a sober estimate” of myself, like Romans 12:3 tells us to do. If you are a Christian mom, here are some questions you can consider, to help discern if you are being sober-minded and reasonable in your thoughts, words, and choices. Essentially, they all stem…

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Beware the Mom Idol of Affirmation

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Jess Connell

“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her…” In the human heart there is a desire to be blessed, to be loved, and to feel special… As moms, we long for what we do to really MATTER and be NOTICED. Especially in this modern age, moms are desperate for notice….

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Ep. 22: Fight Mommy Anger: Give Consistent, Prompt Discipline

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Jess Connell

Many moms feel overpowered by anger, and find it difficult to be consistent in discipline. “If you do that ONE more time…” “Do you want to get in trouble?” “I can’t take it anymore!” Listen as Jess talks with Wendy about: giving consistent discipline practical ways to fight mommy anger how to discern whether a parenting resource…

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25 Tips for Moms of Boys

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Jess Connell

Cranford‘s delightfully absurd Miss Pole (an unmarried elderly woman who had hardly ever talked to a man) said, “My father was a man. I think I understand the sex.” Well, as a mom of 7 boys, 15 years in, I think I actually *do* understand more about raising boys (at least *little* boys) than the average…

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He’s NOT a “Better Mom” Than You!

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Jess Connell

It’s a popular thing to say. It sounds self-deprecating and humble and cutesy and modern. “He’s a better mom than I am.” Sometimes it’s accompanied by an explanation, like “my husband: is more organized makes Bento-box lunches plays in the floor with them is less neurotic about cleanliness cleans better is more fun knows more about…

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